Panasonic 3D1 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Below, we will be looking at the Panasonic 3D1 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) is relatively close but the 3D1 (1/2.3") and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The 3D1 was brought out 2 years later than the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the 3D1 grades vs the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic 3D1 offers outside measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has proportions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic 3D1 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the 3D1 compared to the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 3D1 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 93 and 77 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 3D1 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The 3D1 uses the smaller sensor which will make achieving bokeh more difficult. The newer 3D1 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.